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December 8, 2022

Getting Medicare Food Benefits

As people age, accessing healthy meals can become more challenging. According to Feeding America, one in five older adults was food-insecure in 2020. Some older adults struggle with affording healthy foods, whereas others have difficulty going to the grocery store and…

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December 1, 2022

Protecting Spouses of Medicaid Applicants: 2023 Guidelines

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules? Spousal impoverishment is a concern for…

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November 15, 2023

Caregivers Toolbox

Caregiving may be one of the hardest roles you will face in your lifetime. It’s not easy, and most are never prepared for it. Being a caregiver for a loved one takes a lot of time, effort and work, and…

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August 16, 2023

Special Needs Planning & Public Benefits

Join us for this informative discussion to learn how special needs planning strategies can maximize quality of life for a disabled person and also protect them from exploitation. You will leave with a better understanding of special needs trusts and…

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August 2, 2023

Medicaid 101

Long-term care in a skilled nursing facility is very expensive and most people are not able to sustain the cost for very long. An alternative for many people is to apply for Medicaid and receive assistance from the State and…

A person jumping between a ledge that says Plan A and Plan B
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May 16, 2023

What is Your Plan B?

Plan A usually includes spending our last dollars and dying peacefully in our sleep. But Plan A rarely happens. Plan B might include getting care in your home, moving to a nursing home, or anything in between. Join the discussion…

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November 8, 2023

Enjoying the Holidays With a Dementia Diagnosis

The holidays can be a time of stress for any family. But when you add in a loved one with dementia, these times can be even more intense. The lights, music, and hustle of the season can be overwhelming for…

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